Copper Anole
Anolis cupreus
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassSquamata
- FamilyDactyloidae
- GenusAnolis (Anoles)
- SpeciesAnolis cupreus (Copper Anole)
6 Verified sightings at Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve From 2019 to 2026
206 Verified sightings across all 12 parks From 2019 to 2026
February Best month highest sighting rate
☀️ Diurnal When it's spotted during daytime hours (6am–6pm)
About the Copper Anole
Anolis cupreus, the copper anole, is a species of lizard in the family Dactyloidae. The species is found in Honduras, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica. Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Copper Anole in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carara National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 2 | Rincón de la Vieja National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 3 | Palo Verde National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 4 | Ostional Wildlife Refuge | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 5 | Santa Rosa National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 6 | Cabo Blanco Absolute Nature Reserve | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 7 | Manuel Antonio National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 8 | Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 9 | Masaya Volcano National Park | 🇳🇮 Nicaragua | |
| 10 | Las Baulas Marine National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 11 | Arenal Volcano National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica | |
| 12 | Tapantí-Macizo de la Muerte National Park | 🇨🇷 Costa Rica |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Copper Anole in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Copper Anole sighting in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve, based on 6 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Copper Anole in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve?
February has the highest sighting rate for Copper Anole in Monteverde Cloud Forest Reserve in our monthly data.